Associations to the word «Comply»

Wiktionary

COMPLY, verb. To yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform.
COMPLY, verb. (archaic) To be ceremoniously courteous; to make one's compliments.
COMPLY, verb. (archaic) To fulfill; to accomplish.
COMPLY, verb. (archaic) To enfold; to embrace.

Dictionary definition

COMPLY, verb. Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats